rio pico

Rio Pico

     When we fish the Rio Pico area we stay in lakeside cabins. There is nothing like sleeping in cabins next to the water you'll be fishing the next morning. The cabins are new and have wood or ceramic tile floors. The accommodations are spacious and simple with modern conveniences such as hot showers and a full bath. Most of the meals are cooked out on the grill and fishing is the prime focus here.
     Although there are a series of lakes in the area to fish, the main attraction is a lake called Lago Tres or Lake #3, which is actually a lagoon because is has no inlet or outlet. The rainbows average 6 pounds, however, brown and rainbow trout up to 15 pounds have been released. Last year our largest fish was only a 10.3 pound rainbow, however, we had a some in the 7-8 pound range and none below 4 pounds.
The conditions can be windy and cold and it is not a destination for the anglers who cannot fair well in such conditions, but is a excellent choice for the angler that wishes to see several larger fish. We usually stay 2 or 3 days and move on to another location.

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